Cattle
Silver Fern Farms' shareholders vote 82% in favour of China's leading meat producer getting a 50% share of its business
16th Oct 15, 1:26pm
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Silver Fern Farms' shareholders vote 82% in favour of China's leading meat producer getting a 50% share of its business
Matt Costello surveys the prospects for the beef industry, assessing our supply, international demand, and the state of our competitors
18th Dec 13, 2:23pm
Matt Costello surveys the prospects for the beef industry, assessing our supply, international demand, and the state of our competitors
Livestock populations changing fast, following pricing incentives; cropping yields rising
16th Dec 13, 2:37pm
Livestock populations changing fast, following pricing incentives; cropping yields rising
Allan Barber says MPI must get balance right between regulatory function and growth; he calls for seriously senior leadership
20th Sep 13, 10:10am
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Allan Barber says MPI must get balance right between regulatory function and growth; he calls for seriously senior leadership
Allan Barber says higher stock prices this year foreshadow major survivability problems for the processors
15th Sep 13, 1:25pm
Allan Barber says higher stock prices this year foreshadow major survivability problems for the processors
Allan Barber is puzzled by the bad rap the meat industry gets when it has done a good job producing products for which the market pays a premium price
22nd Apr 13, 5:31pm
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Allan Barber is puzzled by the bad rap the meat industry gets when it has done a good job producing products for which the market pays a premium price
Allan Barber sees a growing difference of opinion on the best strategy to get the red meat industry restructured
16th Apr 13, 9:20am
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Allan Barber sees a growing difference of opinion on the best strategy to get the red meat industry restructured
Allan Barber reviews Anzco Food's financial results and sees significant progress despite the loss, plus a good set up for the current year
8th Apr 13, 10:59am
Allan Barber reviews Anzco Food's financial results and sees significant progress despite the loss, plus a good set up for the current year
Allan Barber sees farmers motivated for change in the red meat sector but he is unconvinced they know how to get it
3rd Apr 13, 11:04am
Allan Barber sees farmers motivated for change in the red meat sector but he is unconvinced they know how to get it
Allan Barber finds that we have made no progress improving the structure of the meat processing industry, other than to learn that the status quo is the least desirable
28th Mar 13, 2:48pm
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Allan Barber finds that we have made no progress improving the structure of the meat processing industry, other than to learn that the status quo is the least desirable
Allan Barber reports the stress on the red meat sector from the drought is giving yet another push for major consolidation. Your view?
19th Mar 13, 12:06pm
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Allan Barber reports the stress on the red meat sector from the drought is giving yet another push for major consolidation. Your view?
US beef challenges present opportunities for NZ producers: Rabobank
Allan Barber reviews 2013 meat prospects, says neither farmers nor processors are making money from lamb, but in the south at least processors have the upper hand. Your view?
3rd Jan 13, 9:30am
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Allan Barber reviews 2013 meat prospects, says neither farmers nor processors are making money from lamb, but in the south at least processors have the upper hand. Your view?
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early price reductions in lamb, cull ewes and wool point to a tough season for sheep farmers
28th Nov 12, 12:16pm
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early price reductions in lamb, cull ewes and wool point to a tough season for sheep farmers
Grass-fed animal producers set to benefit from soaring international grain prices as weather plays havoc for foreign producers
22nd Aug 12, 8:18am
Grass-fed animal producers set to benefit from soaring international grain prices as weather plays havoc for foreign producers
Bull and manufacturing beef prices reach yearly highs
4th Jun 10, 3:02pm
Bull and manufacturing beef prices reach yearly highs
Rural roundup: Super grass, wool skepticism, key Aussie scientist moves to NZ
6th Mar 10, 11:20am
Rural roundup: Super grass, wool skepticism, key Aussie scientist moves to NZ